Monthly Archives: November 2008

holiday treat

by Erika Firm Posted on November 25, 2008


Look how pretty something as simple as a custom label on a chocolate bar can be when displayed en masse. Personalize each bar with someone’s name, or a holiday greeting, and stuff a stocking for a sweet surprise! Love this idea from Amy Atlas Events!

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glitter ornaments

by Erika Firm Posted on November 24, 2008

photos: delphine


I, and my entire house, are glittered top to bottom, but I did manage to finish making glitter christmas ornaments for the handmade ornament exchange over the weekend!

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client (and store) we love: orange & pear

by Erika Firm Posted on November 21, 2008



all gifts shown available at orangeandpear.com

When Jennifer came to me asking for help with a logo for her new business I was intrigued. She promised a “fresh perspective on gift giving.” Interesting, but possible?. She said her favorite colors are green and orange. Yes, yes. My favorite, too. Go on. Please add shades of grey, she said. No more brown … happy dance. She said it would be the END of boring hostess gifts. Hmmm. Really? She was so sincere, so lovely, so darn NICE. So I spent hours sketching and playing with type, tweaking and improving, until I designed a fun, sweet, colorful logo for her. I had a blast working on this logo with her … all the while I had yet to see nary a peek at her website, which was still in the works.

But guess what? She delivered!!! Not a one ordinary gift to be found on her site– everything is carefully curated. Perfectly wonderful. It’s the end of boring hostess gifts for real! Yay! Congratulations, Jennifer, on the successful launch of your shop: Orange and Pear.

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handmade holiday ornaments

by Erika Firm Posted on November 20, 2008


Since I signed up for a handmade holiday ornament exchange a few weeks ago I have been trying to decide what to make. I’m not quite sure what I’ll make yet, but I’m fairly certain it will involve glitter! Last year I made a 3-d paper snowflake, and I may do that again. Or perhaps a paper cone filled with candy. I’d love to make some felt animal ornaments, but I think that would take too long and I need to make a bunch. Do you have any other ideas?

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SALE on party goodies

by Erika Firm Posted on November 19, 2008

delphine for ForYourParty.com


Great news: a special sale just for delphine fans at ForYourParty.com: 15 percent off your $50 or more order! Customize napkins, matches, stir sticks, gift bags & boxes with delphine icons for a super chic party this holiday season. Enter code: DEL08 at foryourparty.com during checkout {offer expires Jan 15, 2009}

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shoe sale

by Erika Firm Posted on November 18, 2008


J’ADORE yellow shoes. I have a pair of yellow moccasins that are completely worn out, yet I continue to wear them. These chic pumps from J.Crew (along with ALL their shoes) are 25 percent off today and are screaming to get into my wardrobe. Enter code SHOESALE at J.Crew checkout. Offer ends 11/19/08.

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holiday party goodies

by Erika Firm Posted on November 18, 2008

delphine for ForYourParty.com


Have a holiday party to plan? Remember it’s the little details that make all the difference. Take some time to make a music play list that includes some fun but classic holiday tunes (please, no alvin and the chipmunks!), decorate your front door with a fresh swag of yummy smelling pine, and place extra side tables in every room so guest have somewhere to set down their drinks.

At ForYourParty you can use delphine graphics to adorn napkins, match books, stir sticks, gift bags and other party goodies. ForYourParty is offering free shipping now through January 15, 2009: just enter code HOL08 at checkout.

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in the press: C magazine

by Erika Firm Posted on November 17, 2008

delphine, as seen in c magazine


We’re extremely honored to be included in C magazine‘s holiday issue again this year! Our delphine 2009 letterpress calendar was chosen as one of their hot and “chic” picks for holiday giving.

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road trip

by Erika Firm Posted on November 17, 2008



photos: delphine


This weekend J and I drove to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon with our son and some friends. The hours on the road reminded me how huge (and beautiful) this country is.

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ceci n’est pas …

by Erika Firm Posted on November 12, 2008



“i am not a paper cup,” available at a+r

magritte

I’d like to fill a “this is not a coffee cup” with a “this is not a bloody mary” and go for a surreal walk on the beach this morning (instead of working).
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van gogh for kids

by Erika Firm Posted on November 11, 2008


This do-it-yourself art book for kids is near the top of MY list for Santa this year.

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happy birthday, Marines!

by Erika Firm Posted on November 10, 2008

Happy Birthday, Marines. Thanks for your service!

Today is also a day to remember the sacrifice of our returning heroes, more than 30,000 of whom have been wounded–many severely–in recent conflicts. Wounded Warrior Project aids in the recovery process and smooths the transition back to civilian life.

Tomorrow is Veterans Day; it is a time to remember, honor and thank all those who have served our country. Please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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